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Writers are also readers and have a great opportunity to study other authors, to figure out what it is about the book that drew them into the storyline. Figuring out the force behind the book that pulled you in will help define your own writing. Eve…
I am thrilled to announce another great review for my middle grade novel about bullying, Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us:
BUBBA AND GIGANTO: AGAINST THE ODDS
reviewed by Nancy Famolari
Exciting soccer games, a special friendship, and a hint of…
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- Award-winning author and editor, founder of the Muse Online Writers Conference, mom of five, and quite SANE!
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- The Muse On Writing
Aleatory's Junction
Doorman's Creek
Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us
Night of the Gray Sky in The Enchanted Faerie Anthology
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Doorman's Creek is a YA paranormal suspense/thriller published by eTreasures
Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us is a middle grade/YA drama about bullying, friendship, and secrets, published by 4RV Publishing
The Muse Online Writers Conference is an annual FREE conference I host, gathering close to 2000 writers, editors, and publishers from around the world.
For more info on my books, websites, blogs, and career, please visit my website.
Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us is a middle grade/YA drama about bullying, friendship, and secrets, published by 4RV Publishing
The Muse Online Writers Conference is an annual FREE conference I host, gathering close to 2000 writers, editors, and publishers from around the world.
For more info on my books, websites, blogs, and career, please visit my website.
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The Force Behind the Book
Writers are also readers and have a great opportunity to study other authors, to figure out what it is about the book that drew them into the storyline. Figuring out the force behind the book that pulled you in will help define your own writing. Every book needs two things at least: memorable characters and a strong storyline.
Characters are the parts of the engine that move the storyline. When you create memorable and long lasting impressions of them into your readers then you’ve hooked them.… Continue
Characters are the parts of the engine that move the storyline. When you create memorable and long lasting impressions of them into your readers then you’ve hooked them.… Continue
Posted on November 7, 2009 at 3:36pm —
Another Great Review for Bubba and Giganto
I am thrilled to announce another great review for my middle grade novel about bullying, Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us:
BUBBA AND GIGANTO: AGAINST THE ODDS
reviewed by Nancy Famolari
Exciting soccer games, a special friendship, and a hint of mystery make Bubba and Giganto: Against the Odds a book that will win the hearts of middle-grade boys and girls. Bubba, a veteran of moves to new schools uses his skills as a soccer player to fit in to his new environment. He forms a friendship with G… Continue
BUBBA AND GIGANTO: AGAINST THE ODDS
reviewed by Nancy Famolari
Exciting soccer games, a special friendship, and a hint of mystery make Bubba and Giganto: Against the Odds a book that will win the hearts of middle-grade boys and girls. Bubba, a veteran of moves to new schools uses his skills as a soccer player to fit in to his new environment. He forms a friendship with G… Continue
Posted on June 27, 2009 at 4:34pm —
Readers Love Conflict
Readers want action, suspense, something that will grab a hold of them and not let go until the end is reached.
What exactly is conflict in a story? It's quite simple; a problem or obstacle your main character must overcome by the end of the story. Think of it as your engine that drives your car forward. Without one your car remains idle, collecting dust in the driveway. Give your car a super
booster engine and you'll coast the streets with no worries. Well, until the police stop you.
In a sto… Continue
What exactly is conflict in a story? It's quite simple; a problem or obstacle your main character must overcome by the end of the story. Think of it as your engine that drives your car forward. Without one your car remains idle, collecting dust in the driveway. Give your car a super
booster engine and you'll coast the streets with no worries. Well, until the police stop you.
In a sto… Continue
Posted on June 27, 2009 at 4:30pm —
Podcasts for Writers by Jim Harrington
The iTunes Store is known as a place to download music, movies, episodes of TV shows, audiobooks, and more. But did you know this service offers podcasts aimed at writers? And that many of them are FREE?
The Creative Writing Podcast at AmericanWriters.com “is designed to help writers of all levels. The focus is on characterization, narrative, plot development, dialogue, conflict, setting, literary archetypes, etc.” Lesson titles include Characters of Tragedy and Redemption, Motives Beneath Moti… Continue
The Creative Writing Podcast at AmericanWriters.com “is designed to help writers of all levels. The focus is on characterization, narrative, plot development, dialogue, conflict, setting, literary archetypes, etc.” Lesson titles include Characters of Tragedy and Redemption, Motives Beneath Moti… Continue
Posted on May 7, 2009 at 3:17pm —
The Muse Online Writers Conference
Just a reminder that registrations are now open for The Muse Online Writers Conference...a FREE writers conference.
Check out the 2009 Workshop page and bookmark it because there are many more workshops to be added.
This is a one week intense conference with workshops offered by professionals in the business.
Hope to see many of you there.
Check out the 2009 Workshop page and bookmark it because there are many more workshops to be added.
This is a one week intense conference with workshops offered by professionals in the business.
Hope to see many of you there.
Posted on May 4, 2009 at 7:47am —
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Please look around. To the left of your screen you'll find the newest and most popular authors on this site (thumbnail pictures).
On our site you’ll find up-to-date book reviews, upcoming author and book lover events, and the personal pages of numerous talented published authors!
We also have an active chat room where you can mingle with the authors and discuss your favorite books with book lovers like yourself. Every week we hold a special "chat" with one of the most popular new authors here.
New authors and book lovers are joining everyday and we’re all excited to be a part of this great new site! We look forward to meeting you and sharing some great books!
Not exactly what you were looking for? Try visiting one of our sister sites at:
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If you are a published author, please contact me through my page at Author 101 (Carol) upon your arrival to the site so we can feature your profile.
Check out those GREAT book trailers (right side of page down at the bottom)!
Please look around. To the left of your screen you'll find the newest and most popular authors on this site (thumbnail pictures).
On our site you’ll find up-to-date book reviews, upcoming author and book lover events, and the personal pages of numerous talented published authors!
We also have an active chat room where you can mingle with the authors and discuss your favorite books with book lovers like yourself. Every week we hold a special "chat" with one of the most popular new authors here.
New authors and book lovers are joining everyday and we’re all excited to be a part of this great new site! We look forward to meeting you and sharing some great books!
Not exactly what you were looking for? Try visiting one of our sister sites at:
A Book Inside, A blog for writers at http://abookinside.blogspot.com
A Book Inside Forum, a writers discussion group at http://abookinsideforum.ning.com
How to Write a Book at http://howtowriteabook.ning.com
Author's Box, authors resources at http://www.authorsbox.com
If you encounter any problems, please contact one of our volunteer staff members;
Administrator – Author 101 (Carol)
Technical Advisor – John
If you are a published author, please contact me through my page at Author 101 (Carol) upon your arrival to the site so we can feature your profile.
Check out those GREAT book trailers (right side of page down at the bottom)!
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